Bang for buck 4x100 EG Front Brake Upgrade

[Migoreng_Noodles]

Hi there

This is my current setup

1. DC2R Booster/MC
2. Stock EG4 Front disc (242mm?)
3. DC2 Rear discs including handbrake

I just want to know, to run 282mm discs (DC2R) 4x100 at the front, what do I need?

From my research all I need is:

1. Prelude BB4 282mm 4x113 Rotors, redrilled to 4x100
2. 2nd hand DC2R Calipers, machined 2-3mm.

So I just have a couple quick questions;

1. Is there above correct?
2. Will the above setup fit behind Rota Slipstreams 15x6 +40?
3. Whats required to Machine them? Is this something any mechanic can do or do I have to go to a brake specialist? I'm not actually sure 'which' part of the Caliper gets machined.

I'll have my local cheap mechanic do the install for me.

Thanks

[vinnY]

you'd probably need the front knuckles from a teg/civic which came stock with 262mm at least as i believe the dc2r brake caliper brackets will not bolt up to your current 242mm stock knuckle

[barefootbonzai]

I'd hit up this. http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107860

[simonnowis]

if you wanna keep ur 4x100 and want bigger 282mm discs would have to get some blanks drilled.
otherwise theres a trader selling slotted 286mm discs in 4x100 already.
but if it was me, id just upgrade to 262mm discs, its more then enough, also I think the 96spec itr came with 262mm and it seems to have fine braking with the itr mc/bb.

[string]

You didn't mention anything about which pads you are using. You can have big arse rotors but if you've got average pads, you'll get outbraked by a guy with much better pads than you who spent 1/4 of the money on his brakes.

[Migoreng_Noodles]

You didn't mention anything about which pads you are using. You can have big arse rotors but if you've got average pads, you'll get outbraked by a guy with much better pads than you who spent 1/4 of the money on his brakes.

Pads will be Endless SSY, with OEM Fluid.

I'd hit up this. http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107860

Awesome, thanks!!

Interesting that link says use stock caliper. I thought bigger diameter rotor meant you also need bigger Calipers?

[Benson]

ill keep it the orignial 242mm with a set of slottted rotors and good brakes pads. I had this set-up on my old EG to run 13inch rims with cheaper semi-slick(A048) for track. It worked a treat for such a light car.

Even if its for streets, it provide more than enough stopping capability. Doing the Type R calipers is just a wank factor and you'll wont be using all its braking capabilites both on street/track.

So far, you've done the right upgrade, the dc2r MC and BB gets a thumbs up

[Migoreng_Noodles]

ill keep it the orignial 242mm with a set of slottted rotors and good brakes pads. I had this set-up on my old EG to run 13inch rims with cheaper semi-slick(A048) for track. It worked a treat for such a light car.

Even if its for streets, it provide more than enough stopping capability. Doing the Type R calipers is just a wank factor and you'll wont be using all its braking capabilites both on street/track.

So far, you've done the right upgrade, the dc2r MC and BB gets a thumbs up

Well I'm not one that goes for wank factor, I just prefer hidden performance. At the moment my EG is honda pink on rota rims lol.

Considering I'm already running ITR Booster/MC and rear DC2 Discs, I can feel my braking is being heavily reduced because of my front.

I understand and agree with what your saying, 242mm is probably fine. But from my point of view, If Im changing to slotted rotors, I may as well spend the extra $100 on a DC2R calipers. Especially since I'm already on 15x6.5 Slipstreams, meaning there is enough space inside for 282mm.

Thanks for the replies in this thread. So it seems all I need is:

282mm rotors in 4x100 (either blanks, or 4x113 redrilled)
DC2R Front knuckles
DC2R Calipers

Question --
When people say you need to machine "2-3mm" off the DC2R Calipers .. what does this mean? What part of it is being machined? Can any mechanic do this?

[DCLXVI]

When people say you need to machine "2-3mm" off the DC2R Calipers .. what does this mean? What part of it is being machined? Can any mechanic do this?

http://www.lukekailburn.com/brakes.html

[55EXX]

I'd hit up this. http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=107860

these look too good. any here able to give a review?

[suspects]

cheaper option would be using prelude bb1 or bb4 disc and caliper but u have to redrilled the disc to 4 x 100...

Hi there

This is my current setup

1. DC2R Booster/MC
2. Stock EG4 Front disc (242mm?)
3. DC2 Rear discs including handbrake

I just want to know, to run 282mm discs (DC2R) 4x100 at the front, what do I need?

From my research all I need is:

1. Prelude BB4 282mm 4x113 Rotors, redrilled to 4x100
2. 2nd hand DC2R Calipers, machined 2-3mm.

So I just have a couple quick questions;

1. Is there above correct?
2. Will the above setup fit behind Rota Slipstreams 15x6 +40?
3. Whats required to Machine them? Is this something any mechanic can do or do I have to go to a brake specialist? I'm not actually sure 'which' part of the Caliper gets machined.

I'll have my local cheap mechanic do the install for me.

Thanks

[Migoreng_Noodles]

cheaper option would be using prelude bb1 or bb4 disc and caliper but u have to redrilled the disc to 4 x 100...

Do I still have to machine the BB1 or BB4 calipers?

Redrill to 4x100 is easy. The only part I'm concerned about is matching calipers and having them machined correctly.

Also separate question, can I use reuse Endless pads that was for a DC2? (262mm front)